C$ 96+ Direct flights from Cairns

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CNS — SYD
14 Jan — 21 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 15 December 2025.

Thu 22/16:05 p.m.CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Wed 28/16:20 a.m.SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 15/12C$ 201
Mon 20/47:10 p.m.CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Fri 24/43:15 p.m.SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 15/12C$ 207
Sat 31/12:40 p.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 20mVirgin Australia
Wed 4/211:35 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 14/12C$ 209
Tue 10/210:55 a.m.CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mVirgin Australia
Wed 11/28:10 a.m.SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 14/12C$ 310
Tue 27/17:45 a.m.CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Tue 27/17:45 p.m.MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Deal found 14/12C$ 337
Thu 22/15:35 p.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 20mQantas Airways
Mon 26/18:40 p.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/12C$ 368
Sat 14/211:45 a.m.CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mVirgin Australia
Tue 17/28:35 a.m.MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 14/12C$ 406
Fri 26/123:35 p.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 20mQantas Airways
Wed 31/126:10 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/12C$ 420
Fri 26/123:35 p.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 20mQantas Airways
Sun 4/18:40 p.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/12C$ 471
Mon 29/126:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 20mQantas Airways
Tue 6/18:40 p.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/12C$ 512
Sun 28/126:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 20mQantas Airways
Tue 6/18:40 p.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/12C$ 554
Sat 27/123:35 p.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 20mQantas Airways
Mon 5/18:40 p.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/12C$ 646

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Fly to

Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Thu 22/1

6:05 p.m.-10:05 p.m.

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 28/1

6:20 a.m.-8:20 a.m.

Nonstop3h 00m

C$ 201

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Mon 20/4

7:10 p.m.-10:05 p.m.

Nonstop2h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 24/4

3:15 p.m.-6:25 p.m.

Nonstop3h 10m

C$ 207

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sat 31/1

2:40 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Wed 4/2

11:35 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Nonstop2h 25m

C$ 209

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Tue 10/2

10:55 a.m.-2:55 p.m.

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/2

8:10 a.m.-10:15 a.m.

Nonstop3h 05m

C$ 310

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Tue 27/1

7:45 a.m.-12:10 p.m.

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 27/1

7:45 p.m.-10:05 p.m.

Nonstop3h 20m

C$ 337

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 22/1

5:35 p.m.-7:55 p.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Mon 26/1

8:40 p.m.-11:05 p.m.

Nonstop2h 25m

C$ 368

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Sat 14/2

11:45 a.m.-4:10 p.m.

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 17/2

8:35 a.m.-11:05 a.m.

Nonstop3h 30m

C$ 406

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Fri 26/12

3:35 p.m.-5:55 p.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Wed 31/12

6:10 a.m.-8:35 a.m.

Nonstop2h 25m

C$ 420

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sun 28/12

6:00 a.m.-8:20 a.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Wed 31/12

6:10 a.m.-8:35 a.m.

Nonstop2h 25m

C$ 554

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Mon 29/12

6:00 a.m.-8:20 a.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Wed 31/12

6:10 a.m.-8:35 a.m.

Nonstop2h 25m

C$ 554

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  • Where can you fly direct from Cairns?

    Currently, the most popular direct flight destination from Cairns is Brisbane.

  • How long is a direct flight from Cairns?

    While the flight duration depends heavily on the destination, on average, travelers can expect non-stop flights from Cairns to last approximately 3h 27m on average. The quickest direct flight from Cairns at this time departs from Cairns (2h 05m), while the longest leaves from Cairns (4h 50m).

  • What is the best time of year to fly direct from Cairns?

    If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight from Cairns, February is worth consideration as prices are at their lowest, on average. In terms of the number of daily non-stop flights, June offers travelers the most options.

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